DeLong Middle vs Lakeshore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeLong Middle
Eau Claire · Public middle · Grades 6–8
893 students
Lakeshore Elementary
Eau Claire · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
| Measure | DeLong Middle Eau Claire, Wisconsin | Lakeshore Elementary Eau Claire, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 359 | #632 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #7972 of 15,369 | #24539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 893 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 48% |
| city | Eau Claire | Eau Claire |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeshore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 48.5).
- •Lakeshore Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •DeLong Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 36%).
- •DeLong Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 53.8%).
- •Lakeshore Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.4).
- •DeLong Middle is the larger school with 893 students compared with 314.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeLong Middle better than Lakeshore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeshore Elementary ranks higher (50.9 vs 48.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are DeLong Middle and Lakeshore Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Eau Claire and Eau Claire in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeLong Middle: 893. Lakeshore Elementary: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeLong Middle and Lakeshore Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
DeLong Middle is 226th of 359 and Lakeshore Elementary is 632nd of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).